Bend of Ivy (BOI), a nature-focused retreat center, is owned by Susan Walters and Alan Minker. Susan manages and stewards Bend of Ivy Lodge.

 

BOI is part of Intentional Growth LLC (IG), Susan and Alan's company. IG's purpose is stewarding and supporting the intentional growth of people, planet and purposes. Bend of Ivy is the heart center of this.

 

It's a space and place for clients and guests to create extraordinary experiences.

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Susan is IG's CEO, and an experienced coach and facilitator trained in many modalities including Presence-Based Coaching, Somatic Experiencing and the Enneagram Systems. Susan's experienced and certified in many ancient and current developmental practices, systems and methods.

 

As a former professional landscape designer, she enjoys nurturing land as well as people.  For more on Susan’s offerings and services, please click here.

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Alan is Bend of Ivy's CFO and has a finance background.

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